Press Release
September 12, 2017

STATEMENT OF MINORITY SENATORS ON 'RESIGN AGUIRRE' CALL OF SEN. HONTIVEROS

We reiterate our call for Vitaliano Aguirre to resign from his post as Secretary of Justice. This recent development once more highlights his unethical actions as a public official.

Last August 30, we called for his resignation due to his propensity for spreading fake information on those he tagged as "dilawan" -- for which he had to publicly apologize more than once.

Now, he has been caught red-handed plotting against a sitting Senator during a hearing where he is supposed to be paying his utmost attention.

His actions signify a lack of competence for a man who holds the highest office on justice. His actions clearly violate the norms of conduct for public officials under the law.

The Filipinos deserve better than a Cabinet official who resorts to spreading lies, sowing intrigue and to name-calling. We need a Secretary of Justice who will uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, integrity, and justice. Secretary Aguirre clearly does not fulfill these requirements.

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